I'm very interested going forward reading the Vertical Bakemonogatari light novels having seen the anime first i.e. the reverse of what I did with Kizumonogatari. Would I think the novels are too bland without the superb animation/ direction of the anime?

Kizumonogatari films 1+2 are technically marvellous and brilliant adaptation of the highlights from the source material. Despite the Monogatari origins it is not beginner friendly. A lot of Monogatari staples are omitted/muted and has more horror elements

It is easy to get caught up in a controversy. You have your closely guarded opinion /belief and the other person reciprocates with an opposing one. Soon it devolves into a shouting match/ flame war. I was as...0

Recently I had to defend my anime choice to someone whom I considered in the same genre appreciation as me. We differed on opinion and that is it. We still both like the same genre (for different reasons) but now ...0

Digimon is a children's anime that is similar in some respects to pokemon. The story starts with Tai, Matt , Sora , Joe , Mimi , T,K ,and Izzy all going to a summer camp. However a wierd weather phenomenon occurs it ...0

So I just so happened to learn that two shows that I had thought down for the count received a second season. I figured since they had not received a second season in years (yes multiple years) that they were as go...0

So yes I did finish all 8* seasons of Inuyasha. Before you say how bad a show that was with repetitive story line (they fight the same 2 villains twice) imho it was a trip down memory lane and a good one at that.&n...0

It is a rare moment where I take issue with animu tropes. Really, really rare. If you talk to me about this kind of thing or read my blogs regularly enough, you probably know that already, but so we can be clear on this, and ...0

If you're on Japanator, you likely know something or two about Himouto! Umaru-chan. If not, here's the rundown: Umaru is your cliche anime girl who's good at everything in school, be it classes, sports, or just looking fine. ...0